3-D printing will never take the place of art. We have computer imaging and design yet people still yearn for hand-created images, whatever the medium. There is something even more magical about a truly hand-created work of art now that fewer and fewer people possess the skills to create with their hands. Although there will always be people that lack any ability to appreciate the beauty of art, the imperfections of the hand-made, the passion of the artist for a subject.....there are many more that yearn for the beauty of something made with soul, sweat, blood, tears, and passion. Keep on keepin' on!